Intrastate Detainer -- An arrest warrant issued on a charging document in Maryland and lodged with a correctional institution in Maryland in which the defendant is already in custody for the same or another offense to ensure continued detention of the defendant until processed on the charges underlying the warrant. Replevin (Trans: to make good, to satisfy) -- To recover the possession of goods or property unlawfully taken or detained. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Shielded Records). Res Judicata -- The matter already has been decided; a rule against relitigation of issues. Counsel -- A person who is admitted to practice in a court of law and gives legal advice. 1. in a criminal action, failure to appear may result in a bench warrant being issued for the persons arrest. Discovery -- Procedures used to obtain the disclosure of evidence before trial, such as: depositions, by oral examination or written questions; written interrogatories; requests for production or inspection of documents; orders for mental or physical examinations; and requests for admissions of fact and genuineness of documents. Sequester -- Separate or isolate; for example, to separate witnesses from each other, to separate property from a party and place it in the custody of the court or a third person, etc. Schedule No.2330 Records Retention and Disposal Schedule for Maryland Circuit Courts Table of Contents 1) Background Introduction 2) Mandatory Minimum Retention Periods 3) Identification of Retention Period 4) Review and Sorting of Records 5) Destroying Non-Permanent Records 6 T ran sf er rin g Pe rm a ne nt R ec or ds to S ta te A rch iv Mediation -- A form of alternative dispute resolution in which a trained neutral person, a mediator, helps people in a dispute to communicate with one another, understand each other, and if possible, reach agreements that meet the participants needs. Burden of Proof -- The necessity of proving facts at issue in Maryland, the criminal burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt; the civil burden of proof is by a preponderance of the evidence, or sometimes by clear and convincing evidence.. Infraction (Civil) -- A violation of a statute, ordinance, or regulation for which the only penalty authorized is a civil fine. Docket Number -- Case number; the designation assigned to each case filed in a particular court. In Banc Review -- A review of the trial courts rulings or judgment by a panel of three circuit court judges. Surrender (by bail) -- The return of the defendant again into custody by the surety on a bail bond. Split Sentence -- A sentence imposing a fine and imprisonment with the imprisonment part suspended or imposing a period of imprisonment, part of which is suspended and a period of probation is imposed. Settlement Conference -- A process in which you and anyone else involved in your case meet with a neutral attorney who will help you try and find ways to settle your case. All rights reserved. Upon entry of a dismissal, except a dismissal without prejudice, the matter has effectively ended. Public Record -- A record maintained in a government office, such as a court record, available for inspection by the general public. Warrant -- A written order by a judicial officer commanding a peace officer to arrest the person named in it or to search for and seize property as described in it. De Novo Appeal (Trans: for new) -- An appeal from a District Court to a circuit court for a new trial at which new evidence may be presented and new determinations are made. 2. Arrest -- A written order by a judicial officer directed to a peace officer and commanding him to arrest the body of a person named in it who is accused of an offense. Mistrial -- A trial that has been terminated and declared void due to prejudicial error in the proceedings or other extraordinary circumstances. Res Judicata -- The matter already has been decided; a rule against relitigation of issues. I look today and it has the case now listed as 'closed.'. Intrastate Detainer -- An arrest warrant issued on a charging document in Maryland and lodged with a correctional institution in Maryland in which the defendant is already in custody for the same or another offense to ensure continued detention of the defendant until processed on the charges underlying the warrant. Foreign Proceeding (FP) - Decedent domiciled out of state with real property in Maryland. Information -- A charging document filed in a court by a States Attorney. Custody -- The detainment of a person by virtue of lawful process or authority; actual imprisonment. Custodia Legis -- In the custody of the law; property that has been lawfully taken, by authority of legal process, and remains in the possession of a public officer or an officer of a court empowered by law to hold the property. Levy -- A setting aside of the defendants property made by the sheriff or constable; this property is placed in custody of law. Certiorari (writ of) (Trans: to be more fully informed) -- The process by which an appellate court calls for the records of a case from a lower court for review. Of no practical importance. (Compare admission), Confidential Record -- An official record of which a statute prohibits public review, such as presentence investigation reports. Line (Praecipe) (Trans: command) -- A written request by an attorney entering his/her appearance, for the client before the court. Although the FBI does publish a standard list, many abbreviations are the result of local court "ingenuity." This list of Exclusive Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction held by only one court over the type of case. Venue -- The geographical division in which an action or prosecution may be brought for trial. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Confidential Record). The abbreviations and comment codes are explained below. Non Est (Inventus) (Trans: not to be found) -- the sheriffs return of process when service is not made because the person was not found. Prosecuting Attorney or Prosecutor -- A public officer whose duty is the prosecution of criminal proceedings on behalf of the citizens of the state; most often refers to a States Attorney or Assistant States Attorney but, for some crimes, can be the State Prosecutor or Attorney General. Appellate Court of Maryland; Appointed Attorneys Program; Court Reporting; Judicial Council; Circuit Courts; Closings/Delays; Data Dashboard; Judicial Ethics Committee; . Adjudication -- A judgment or decision of a court or jury regarding a case. Search Warrant -- A written order by a judge directed to a peace officer or constable commanding the officer to search for and seize property as described therein. Docket Number -- Case number; the designation assigned to each case filed in a particular court. See Question 8, below. Garnishee -- A person holding the property or assets of a judgment debtor. Review of Sentence -- Review of a criminal sentence by a three judge panel (excluding the sentencing judge) on application of the defendant; as a result of the review, the sentence may be increased, decreased, or remain unchanged. and prior criminal record of the defendant and, in certain cases, a victim impact statement. FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Consecutive Sentences -- Upon conviction of multiple counts/charges in one or more cases, sentences must be served one after the other, rather than at the same time (see: concurrent sentence). A person so served becomes a third-party defendant. Restitution -- The act of making good or giving equivalent of any loss, damage, or injury. Appellee -- A party against whom an appeal is taken. Anyway, I have been looking at the Case Search for the past year and the case has been listed the same, active. Fulfilled by completing a less stringent anger Management program throughout the State of Maryland is the most current of! Probation -- A means of conditionally releasing an individual after trial. Clerk -- An officer of the court who maintains case files, makes docket entries, issues process, and generally serves as the ministerial arm of the court. Crimes of Violence -- Maryland Law provides a definition for Crimes of Violence as they relate to mandatory sentences in certain crimes and crimes of violence relating to pistols and revolvers. Modifications can be ordered in open and closed cases. Case Tracking System. A witness who fails to comply with a subpoena. For partial first name searches, optionally enter any characters followed by the %. Moot -- Issue previously decided or settled. True Copy Test -- A copy of a court document given under the clerks seal, but not certified. Exception -- A formal objection to an action of the court during trial, evidencing the objecting partys disagreement with the courts ruling and preserving the matter for review on appeal. Disposition -- Determination of the final arrangement or settlement of a case following judgment. Some jurisdictions may interpret some of the terms contained herein differently. Litigant -- A party to a lawsuit; one engaged in litigation. Minor -- An individual under the age of 18 (eighteen) years. The application guides you through a series of questions called an "interview." Police Record -- All official records that a law enforcement unit, booking facility, or the Central Repository maintains about the arrest and detention of, or further proceeding against, a person for a criminal charge, a suspected violation of a criminal law, or a violation of the Transportation Article for which a term of imprisonment may be imposed. 2. in a civil action, failure to answer may result in entry of a judgment against that person. In the GR case, the state itself appoints lawyers for the plaintiffs, who are called public prosecutors (PPs). Affiant -- The person who makes and signs an affidavit. Verification -- An oral or written statement that something is true, usually made under oath or affirmation. Incompetency -- Lack of capacity to understand the nature and object of the proceedings, to consult with counsel, and to assist in preparing a defense. Certified Mail -- Mail deposited with the US Postal Service, with postage prepaid and return receipt requested. (Also known as Reconsideration). Pretrial Release -- The release by a judicial officer of a defendant, prior to trial, under conditions that the judicial officer feels will reasonably assure the defendants appearance as required. Arrest -- A written order by a judicial officer directed to a peace officer and commanding him to arrest the body of a person named in it who is accused of an offense. In Forma Pauperis -- Frequently used by inmates filing papers to seek waiver of prepayment of filing fees in State courts. Definitions & Acronyms | Maryland Courts Service -- Delivery of a writ, notice, injunction, etc., by an authorized person, to a person who is thereby officially notified of some action or proceeding in which the person is concerned. For partial name searches, input at least the first character of the last name, followed by a % symbol. Court Acronyms and Court Abbreviations - List of 2.7k Emergency Evaluation -- Petition filed for issuance of an order by someone other than the subject for an emergency mental and/or physical evaluation that could result in involuntary admission to a facility. Deposition -- Pretrial examination of a witness on written or oral questions answered under oath, used to discover the witness testimony in preparation for trial, and admissible at trial in lieu of live testimony if the witness is unavailable or refused to testify. Confession -- A statement by an individual, either oral or written, admitting that he or she committed a certain offense. Garnishee -- A person holding the property or assets of a judgment debtor. Maryland Judiciary Case Search ("Case Search") is the primary way that the public may search for records of court cases. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs. Certified Copy -- A copy of a document or record that is certified by the official custodian of the original as a true copy. (See: Attorney of Record). Indictment -- A charging document returned by a grand jury and filed in a circuit court. Execution -- A method of obtaining satisfaction of a judgment. Arraignment -- The procedure whereby the accused is brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment or information. . Third Party Claim -- A defendant may cause a summons and complaint to be served upon a person not a party to the action who is or may be liable to the defendant for all or part of a plaintiffs claim against the defendant. U.S. Court of Appeals -- Federal appellate court having jurisdiction over actions decided in the U.S. District Court. Trial De Novo -- From the beginning; appeal in which the reviewing court completely retries the case. Case Type Codes - Washington Charging Document -- A written accusation alleging that a defendant has committed an offense, including a citation, an indictment, an information, and or a statement of charges. Confessed Judgment -- An action seeking final judgment based upon a person agreeing, in advance, to the entry of judgment against them upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event, such as making a payment. Public Defender -- Counsel provided at public expense, primarily to defend indigent defendants in criminal cases. Affirmed (Judgment) -- A decision by an appellate court finding that the judgment of a lower court is correct and should stand. Court -- Judge or body of judges whose task is to hear cases and administer justice. Hearsay -- Evidence offered by a witness based on what others have said. Accused -- The person against whom an accusation is made. April 25, 2023. Stay -- Hold in abeyance. Non probate property must be reported to the Register of Wills on the Information Report or Application to Fix Inheritance Tax on Non-Probate assets. Suspend -- To set aside all or part of a sentence. Surety -- One who makes himself responsible for the defendants obligation to appear in court and agrees to pay money or do other acts in the event that the defendant does not appear. THE JUDICIARY ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM CASE SEARCH. Interrogatories -- A set of written questions for the purpose of discovery. Nunc Pro Tunc -- Now for then; phrase used when an order is issued on one date but is effective as if issued on an earlier date when it should have been issued. It has no real meaning otherwise. Citations are entered in the issuing officer's patrol car and a copy is given to the violator. If in a replevin action it is not possible to repossess the goods, the action will roll over into detinue. Ex Parte -- On one side only, by or for one party; done for, in behalf of, or on the application of, one party only. Cross Claim -- A claim asserted between co-defendants or co-plaintiffs and in a case that relates to the subject of the original claim or counterclaim. Habeas Corpus (Trans: you have the body) -- A writ which brings a person before a court. Typically defendants enter one of the following pleas: guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere. Docket -- A list of the cases to be heard in the court; or a formal record of courts activity. Forfeiture -- The loss of money or property or rights to property by failing to perform a condition or obligation required by the law or court without compensation to the owner. Probable Cause -- Information given to a judicial officer that is sufficient in itself to warrant the issuance of a charging document. Judge -- Can be a judge of any court in this state, but most often will be a judge of the court which issued the documents you have before you, or a judge of the court having jurisdiction over the matter before you. Bifurcate -- To try issues separately, such as criminal responsibility and guilt in a criminal proceeding and liability and damages in a civil action. Bench -- The body of judges composing a court. Bail Bondsman -- The authorized agent of a surety insurer. Certified Mail -- Mail deposited with the US Postal Service, with postage prepaid and return receipt requested. (See: Counsel). This list contains descriptions of the codes most commonly used by the clerks of court. Petty Offense -- An offense the penalty for which does not exceed imprisonment for a period of three months or a fine of five hundred dollars. Electronic Surveillance -- Court-authorized interception by use of an electronic device of wire or oral communications; wiretapping; eavesdropping. Line (Praecipe) (Trans: command) -- A written request by an attorney entering his/her appearance, for the client before the court. Dismissal -- Rules provide for both voluntary and involuntary dismissals. Case Search - Frequently Asked Questions | Maryland Courts Enforcement -- Action taken to obtain compliance with a court order. Browse the list of 2.7k Court acronyms and abbreviations with their meanings and definitions. A person so served becomes a third-party defendant. Statement of Charges -- A charging document, other than a citation, filed in District Court by a peace officer or by a judicial officer. Conviction -- The determination of guilt based on a plea, a jury verdict, or a finding of a judge. Original Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction of the first court to hear a case. Wrongful Detainer -- (formerly known as Forcible Entry and Detainer) A proceeding for regaining possession from someone who has wrongfully taken or refused to surrender possession of property. Rebuttal -- The act of contradicting or overcoming the effect of a presumption or evidence. (Compare Public, Sealed, or Shielded Records). If you have any further questions regarding this issue, please contact our Customer Services counter at (602) 322-7200 or (520) 205-4200. (Compare Sealed, Shielded or Confidential Record). Nolo Contendere (Trans: I will not contest it.) -- The name of a plea in a criminal action having the same legal effect as a plea of guilty so far as regards all proceedings in the case and on which the defendant may be sentenced. Plea -- The defendants formal answer to criminal charges. Crime -- A positive or negative act in violation of penal law; an offense against the state classified either as a felony or misdemeanor. Body Attachment -- A written order issued by a court directing a sheriff or peace officer to take custody of and bring before the court: Recuse -- A judges determination of the inappropriateness of his/her hearing a particular matter. Suspend -- To set aside all or part of a sentence. Wrongful Death -- A lawsuit brought by a decedents survivors for their damages resulting from a tortuous injury that caused the decedents death. Judgment of Acquittal -- A judgment entered by the court upon a determination that the States evidence is insufficient to support a conviction and, thus insufficient to go to the jury. Government, Tracking, Management. Statement of Charges -- A charging document, other than a citation, filed in District Court by a peace officer or by a judicial officer. 347, 353.). Statute -- An act of the General Assembly declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something. Appellate Court -- A court having jurisdiction to review the judgment or order of a lower court. Estate is solvent, Final Distribution can occur within 12 months from date of appointment. Ecitation -- The electronic version of the MD Uniform Complaint and Citation (traffic citation). Typically defendants enter one of the following pleas: guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere. No intermediate appellate court : Maryland : Maryland Court of Appeals (supreme court) Md. THE INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH CASE SEARCH SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON AN INDIVIDUAL. Clerk -- An officer of the court who maintains case files, makes docket entries, issues process, and generally serves as the ministerial arm of the court. Transfer -- In a criminal case, a change of location (venue) of the case to another location in which charges are pending and to which the defendant has pled guilty or nolo contendere, to permit the defendant to similarly plead to the transferred charges, and have sentence imposed as to all the charges. Maryland Judiciary Case Search Disclaimer - mdcourts.gov ADA -- A Federal law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act). Presentment Before Grand Jury -- Presentation of evidence, including testimony of witnesses, by the States Attorney to the grand jury to establish probable cause that the accused committed the alleged offense and to seek issuance of an indictment. Sequester -- Separate or isolate; for example, to separate witnesses from each other, to separate property from a party and place it in the custody of the court or a third person, etc. The case type has also been changed to 'CRSCA.'. Latest News. Certified Copy -- A copy of a document or record that is certified by the official custodian of the original as a true copy.